When Beatrice gutters fill up
Local trees common in the region drop debris into your gutter system throughout the year. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and green ash seeds that clog outlets, while broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, and hackberry drop heavy foliage during the fall leaf drop that usually peaks in mid October. Windstorms also blow grit, dust, and needles from conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine onto the roof. During freezing nights, trapped wet debris leads to ice dams in gutters, which hold winter snow and cause roof leaks. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your property before cold weather sets in across Nebraska.